St. Thomas Becket

No one becomes a saint without struggle, especially with himself.
St. Thomas Becket knew he must stand firm in defense of truth and right, even at the cost of his life.
We also must take a stand in the face of pressures — against dishonesty, deceit, destruction of life — at the cost of popularity, convenience, promotion and even greater goods.

In T.S. Eliot's drama, Murder in the Cathedral, Becket faces a final temptation to seek martyrdom for earthly glory and revenge.
With real insight into his life situation, Thomas responds:

"The last temptation is the greatest treason:

To do the right deed for the wrong reason."

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